PeachLemonLime
55CBI
$2.89/oz
Typical $1.75 to $2.79/oz
Roaster · North Canaan, CT
ILSE Coffee
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Meet the roaster on camera
About the roaster
Fellow's Take on Qabballe from ILSE Coffee
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The roaster
16 lots in stock, mostly Colombia, Ethiopia and Ecuador.
- In stock
- 16
- House Index · limited data
- 52
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OriginsColombiaEthiopiaEcuadorKenyaHondurasMexico
Roaster at a glance
- Tracked since
- May 202641 lots seen; 8 in stock now
- Origins
- 4 countriesColombia, Ethiopia, Honduras
- Process mix
- Washed 88% · Natural 13%
- Price position
- In line with what its profiles predictMedian of 8 in-stock lots against the price model
- Sourcing
- 100% of lots name the producer or farm8 of 8
- Coverage
- 1 reviewer video · 6 Reddit threadsVideos and articles about the roaster, not by it
- Their channels
- Instagram ↗Facebook ↗Linked from their own site
- Where to find them
- 2 locations, North Canaan, CT35 Railroad Street
- Merch
- 2 items in stock
How Cherrybook Index is calculatedavg coverage 23% · limited data
Coverage is below 50%. Available roaster-level evidence comes from Reddit. Per-lot evidence from SCA grades, Coffee Review entries, and public on-shop product ratings is limited across the catalog. With limited signal, scores are also pulled toward a neutral 50 baseline by the Cherrybook Index methodology, so lots can read flatter than the actual cup quality differences between them. The average Cherrybook Index therefore leans more heavily on roaster-level reputation than per-lot quality.
Roaster signals
Apply to every lot from this roaster.
- Reddit50/100weight 18%
- YouTube—weight 10%
Per-lot signals (averaged)
Vary across lots; averaged over 8 in-stock lots.
- SCA gradenot on file · weight 25%
- Coffee Reviewnot on file · weight 20%
- On-shop ratingsnot on file · weight 12%
- Cherrybook reader ratingsnot on file · weight 30%
- Transparency78.8/1008/8 lots · weight 5%
Bonuses earned (per lot)
- stale decay5/8
Base components are renormalized over whatever signals are available for each lot. SCA + Coffee Review are capped at 40% combined to keep the cupping story from dominating. Bonuses (accolades, awards, editorial coverage) and freshness decay are applied on top.
The catalog
16 in stock · 21 archived
Ecuador | Jose & Pepe Jijon & Francisco Vintimilla
Green Apple, White Flower, and Peach on a washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
ApplePeach
54CBI
$6.24/oz
Typical $2.95 to $5.64/oz
PeachJasmineLime+1
54CBI
$2.83/oz
Typical $1.75 to $2.79/oz
Colombia | Sergio Caro
Washed lot with Apricot, Cardamom, and Maple Syrup in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
ApricotCardamomMaple Syrup+1
54CBI
$3.06/oz
Typical $2.13 to $3.41/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia | Reinaldo Chilito
Hibiscus, Nectarine, and Orange Blossom on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
HibiscusPeachOrange Blossom
53CBI
$2.95/oz
Typical $2.03 to $3.23/oz
Kenya | Kivanga AA
Washed lot with Blackberry, Cranberry, and Amber Honey in the cup.
Embu, KE · Washed
BlackberryCranberryHoney+1
53CBI
$3.06/oz
Typical $1.80 to $2.87/oz
PapayaOrangeLemon+2
53CBI
$2.72/oz
Typical $1.75 to $2.79/oz
WatermelonPeachLemon+1
52CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.69 to $2.68/oz
Decaf Colombia — Monkaaba
Citrus, Brown Sugar, and Wafer Cookie on a sugarcane washed lot.
Huila, CO · Sugarcane Washed
CitrusBrown Sugar
51CBI
$2.72/oz
Typical $1.58 to $3.02/oz
Mexico | Agua Mariposa
Washed lot with Orange, Chocolate Cake, and Almond in the cup.
Oaxaca, MX · Washed
OrangeAlmond
51CBI
$3.06/oz
Typical $1.65 to $2.63/oz
Honduras | Guillermo Tercero
Washed lot with Pomegranate, Apricot, and Citrus in the cup.
Intibuca, HN · Washed
PomegranateApricotCitrus+2
50CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.68 to $2.68/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia | Luis & Robinson Cuellar
Washed lot with Blackberry, Orange Meringue, and Peach in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
BlackberryOrangePeach+2
50CBI
$2.17/oz
Typical $2.06 to $3.28/oz
Broad comparison
Honduras | Danilo Sanchez
Expect Golden Raspberry, Cranberry, and Nougat from this washed lot.
El Paraíso, HN · Washed
Medium-LightRaspberryCranberryLime+3
49CBI
$2.08/oz
Typical $1.56 to $2.48/oz
Broad comparison
Primary Espresso — Espresso
Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Purple Fruit, and Marshmallow in the cup.
Intibuca, HN · Washed
LightMilk ChocolateGrapeRaisin+1
49CBI
$2.27/oz
Typical $1.82 to $2.90/oz
Broad comparison
Colombia | Jhon Didier Trujillo
Washed lot with Elderflower, Orange Creamsicle, and Mango in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
LightElderflowerOrangeMango
49CBI
$2.25/oz
Typical $2.04 to $3.24/oz
Broad comparison
Ethiopia | Bookkisa
Expect Strawberry, Floral Honey, and Melon Candy from this natural lot.
Guji, ET · Natural
Medium-LightStrawberryHoneyMelon+1
47CBI
$1.96/oz
Typical $1.78 to $2.83/oz
Also available · subscriptions, sample packs, gear
Bulk Subscription
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
50CBI
$1.81/oz
Box Subscription
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
50CBI
$2.50/oz
ilse T-Shirt: Light Blue/Cream
Taste data is still sparse; open the detail page before judging this lot.
50CBI
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Archived (21)
Panama | Hacienda La Esmeralda Trapiche 3FB
Expect Jasmine, Bergamot, and Peaches from this washed lot.
Boquete, PA · Washed
JasmineBergamotPeach+2
56CBI
$9.21/oz
Out of stock
Costa Rica | Ivan Gutierrez - Gesha
Expect Honeysuckle, Mango, and Stone Fruits from this honey lot.
Copey de Dota, CR · Honey
HoneysuckleMangoStone Fruit+3
55CBI
$4.76/oz
Out of stock
Ecuador | Juan Pena - Mejorado
Expect Green Apple, Citrus, and Orange Blossom from this washed lot.
Loja, EC · Washed
AppleCitrusOrange Blossom+4
55CBI
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Medium-LightPearPeachFloral+3
55CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | José Londoño
Washed lot with Tropical Fruit, Kiwi, and Melon in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Tropical FruitKiwiMelon+2
55CBI
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Fernando & Natalia Osorio
Expect Plum, Fig, and Nougat from this washed lot.
Tarqui, CO · Washed
PlumFigNougat+2
54CBI
$2.72/oz
Out of stock
PearAppleGinger+2
54CBI
$2.33/oz
Out of stock
Kenya | Kii AA
Washed lot with Hibiscus, Red Currant, and Grapefruit in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
Medium-LightHibiscusRed CurrantGrapefruit+2
54CBI
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Santiago Salas
Washed lot with Nectarine, Jackfruit, and Creamy in the cup.
Antioquia, CO · Washed
Medium-LightPeachOverall Sweet
54CBI
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
LimePomegranateOrange
54CBI
$2.25/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia | Aricha Espresso
Washed lot with Tangerine, Lemon, and Black Tea in the cup.
Yirgacheffe, ET · Washed
TangerineLemonBlack Tea+3
53CBI
$1.96/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Sebastian & German Hoyos
Blood Orange, Black Tea, and Stone Fruit on a washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
OrangeBlack TeaPeach+1
53CBI
$2.83/oz
Out of stock
PineappleGingerHerb+1
53CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Fredi & Jamie Ortega
Expect Grape, Cherry Cordial, and Tropical Citrus from this washed lot.
Huila, CO · Washed
GrapeCherryCitrus
53CBI
$2.95/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia Shoondhisa
Natural lot with Mixed Berry, Lime Leaf, and Stone Fruit in the cup.
Guji, ET · Natural
BerryLimePeach
53CBI
$2.17/oz
Out of stock
Colombia | Hermanos Burbano
Washed lot with Lemon Tea, Elderflower, and Peach in the cup.
Huila, CO · Washed
Black TeaElderflowerPeach
52CBI
$2.42/oz
Out of stock
HibiscusOrangeHoney+1
52CBI
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
Ethiopia | Duromina
Expect Candied Citrus, Floral Honey, and Peach from this washed lot.
Jimma, ET · Washed
CitrusHoneyPeach
52CBI
$2.00/oz
Out of stock
Kenya Kainamui AA
Washed lot with Blackberry, Orange, and Raspberry in the cup.
Kirinyaga, KE · Washed
BlackberryOrangeRaspberry+1
51CBI
$2.08/oz
Out of stock
La Resistencia
Washed lot with Milk Chocolate, Nougat, and Plum in the cup.
Mataquescuintla, GT · Washed
Medium-LightMilk ChocolateNougatPlum+1
51CBI
$1.19/oz
Out of stock
Milk ChocolateNougatBerry
48CBI
$1.30/oz
Out of stock
Community reputation · Reddit
Polarizing· sentiment 50/100
ILSE Coffee is included in catalog projects tracking specialty roasters, varietals, and pricing comparisons across multiple threads. One thread discusses a bag of Colombia Luis Robinson Cuellar Gesha priced at $27.00 for 250g. Another thread mentions receiving two bags described as having roast defects tasting of raw wood. A separate thread reviews Ethiopia Banko Gotiti, noting flavors of lemongrass, citrus, wood, and a subtle yellow fruit, describing it overall as good while having had better washed Ethiopians.
catalog projectpricingroast defectstasting notes
Threads cited (6)
- r/pourover · 136↑ · Coffees by Varietal & Varietal Family (40 roasters, 485 products)
…e, Equator, Five Petal Coffee, Flower Child, Frequent, George Howell, Goshen Coffee, H&S Coffee Roasters, Heart Roasters, HEX Coffee Roasters, Hydrangea, Ilse, JBC, Kafiex Roasters, Klatch, Lennys Lab, Little Waves, Metric Coffee, Moonwake, Onyx, Partners Coffee, Passenger, PERC, Prodigal, Red Rooster, Regalia, S&W, S
- r/pourover · 73↑ · "Which roasters never miss?" post - rough response summary
…2| |Scenery|1|2| |Shoelace|1|2| |Black Oak|1|1| |Ceto|1|1| |Coffeeworks|1|1| |Color|1|1| |Dune|1|1| |Flowerchild|1|1| |Goldenstate|1|1| |Hayb|1|1| |Heart Coffee Roasters|1|1| |Ilse|1|1| |JBC|1|1| |Libertario Roasters|1|1| |Mirror|1|1| |Olympia Coffee Roasters|1|1| |Promethium|1|1| |Regalia|1|1| |Revel|1|1| |Strait|1|1
- r/pourover · 71↑ · Coffees by Varietal & Varietal Family, updated (85 roasters, 1101 products)
…Coffee, Flower Child, Frequent, Friedhats Coffee, George Howell, GLITCH, Goshen Coffee, Gracenote, H&S, Hatch Coffee, Heart Roasters, HEX, Hydrangea, Ilse, JBC, Kafiex Roasters, Klatch, La Cabra (US), Leaves Coffee, Lenny's Lab, Little Waves, Little Wolf, Luna Coffee, Mad Lab Coffee, Manhattan Coffee, Metric Coffee, M
- r/pourover · 19↑ · La Pradera Gesha - 5 different roaster prices
…| |[flower child coffee](https://flowerchildcoffee.com/products/robinson-luis)|250|$30.00|$12.00| |[prodigal coffee](https://getprodigal.com/products/finca-la-pradera-geisha)|250|$29.00|$11.60| |[ilse coffee](https://ilsecoffee.com/collections/all-products/products/colombia-luis-robinson-cuellar-gesha)|250|$27.00|$10.
- r/pourover · 5↑ · Roast defects - how often does it happen?
…aw wood. It would be only one bag of the batch and the other ones from the same roaster were delicious. In the last 2 months this happened with: * 2 bags of Ilse (one bought, one subscription) * 1 bag of La Cabra * 1 bag of Rogue Wave In the years of ordering coffee, I’ve never had this happen with coffees from Regali
- r/pourover · 3↑ · Coffee discussion
Ethiopia Banko Gotiti by [Ilse](https://ilsecoffee.com/) \- The roaster notes peach rings, lemongrass, tropical citrus. I get what they're describing as lemongrass. Citrus and wood. The yellow fruit comes on the back end but I would describe it more as nectarine than peach. You know how nectarines look like peaches but
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35 Railroad Street, North Canaan, CT
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